Parshat Noach

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The story of Noah and the great flood, the ark, the covenant of the rainbow, the Tower of Babel, and the generations from Noah to Abraham. Genesis 6:9-11:32.

The Great Flood

Philo The Midrash of Philo 24:1

It's in these tiny seeming inconsistencies that some of the most fascinating interpretations are born. Take the story of Noah and his sons, for instance. We all know the story: the...

CreationNoah & Flood

Shem and Creation

Philo The Midrash of Philo 1:1

They tell a story. They hint at something deeper. Take Noah's sons: Shem, Ham, and Japhet. You'd think their order would be consistent. But it's not! Isn't that peculiar? Sometimes...

CreationNoah & Flood

The Great Flood

Book of Jasher Jasher 6

We all know the basic story: the flood, the animals, the rainbow... But some ancient texts offer us a glimpse into the nitty-gritty, the behind-the-scenes drama. to Chapter 6 of th...

CreationHeavenNoah & FloodSabbath

The Ark Of The Covenant

Tree of Souls

Imagine, just for a moment, if you had something that could smooth out those bumps, flatten those peaks, and make the journey a little easier. Well, according to Jewish tradition, ...

TorahAdam & EveNoah & FloodTemple

Abraham Before the Flood and Joshua

Other Texts The Wars of God 2:26

Our tradition teaches us a vital principle: we don't prostrate ourselves before the Sefer Torah, the Torah scroll itself. It's not about worshipping parchment and ink. Instead, as ...

Noah & FloodPatriarchsTorah

After the Flood and the Rainbow

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 72:4

It all boils down to the rainbow. Yes, that beautiful arc of color we see after the rain. But not just any rainbow. The Tikkunei Zohar isn't talking about a faded, washed-out bow. ...

Noah & FloodJosephTorahMessiah

Abraham and the Ark of Righteousness

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 80:6

The Tikkunei Zohar, in its mystical exploration of the Torah, tells us something surprising. It says: "There is no tzedakah but prayer." Wait, what? How can prayer equal charity? I...

Noah & FloodPatriarchsEstherJob

Moses: Abraham and Noah

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 108:15

Jewish tradition has a place for you: the "average-ones," the beinonim. But what happens to them? What hope do they have? The Tikkunei Zohar, that mystical companion to the Zohar i...

Noah & FloodMosesRepentanceSabbath

Noah's Ark and Miracles

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:63

Notice that little seam near its mouth? It’s a tiny detail, easy to miss. But according to legend, that seemingly insignificant feature has a surprisingly dramatic story behind it,...

Noah & FloodMiracles